CPAP therapy treats sleep apnea more effectively if you replace the cushions, pillows, filters and other CPAP supplies regularly. It is important to be informed of the huge advantages to replacing your CPAP supplies online. As long as you avoid certain costly and dangerous pitfalls often found online then you will come out ahead with your CPAP therapy.
Why is it so important to replace your CPAP supplies? There are two important reasons. First, your CPAP experience will be more effective. New supplies keeps the device working like new by avoiding air leaks that harm your treatment. Also, fresh supplies maintain the comfort of the equipment. Second, new supplies decrease the risk of developing respiratory infection. Even if you are cleaning your equipment every day, eventually tiny crevices and scratches form that become perfect spos for bacteria to collect.
It's common to hear people complain about using their CPAP regularly. Luckily when you are replacing the supplies with new ones the device actually works more easily. Helping you lower the serious risks of diabetes, cardiac arrest, heart disease and stroke. You will also get the benefit of a good nights rest.
Clearly it is a health risk to not refresh your CPAP supplies. For most of us, now is the time to save money but when it comes to preventing a stroke or diabetes you will find yourself pennywise and pound foolish. Think about the medical bills and lost wages if you develop a lung infection from not using CPAP regularly with fresh supplies.
Sadly, many people suffer unnecessary discomfort with their CPAP because they didnt even realize how often they should be changing their supplies. (In general, you should replace cushions or pillows every 2-3 weeks, filters every 2-4 weeks, hoses about every month, and the entire mask assembly including headgear every 3-6 months).
A small investment in CPAP will save your health. It costs the same as a daily cup of coffee to wake up feeling refreshed from a comfortable and deep night's sleep morning after morning.
Of course, many people like to buy their CPAP supplies online because it is convenient. Some websites, including MySleepMask.com, will let you set-up a calendar for getting new supplies. Theres no way to beat the convenience of getting supplies online.
For people who are uninsured or underinsured, buying CPAP supplies online is necessary because it is so much cheaper. You can often get the same supplies for 30-50% cheaper than the local durable medical equipment company.
You will want to scam proof your online shopping for CPAP supplies. Shop around to compare the prices. Soon you'll realize that you can't rely on the biggest online vendor for the best prices. Be on the look out for over-charges and hidden fees that add up.
Your 4 essential tips for buying online:
1. Look for the leading brands; ResMed, F&P, Respironics. Avoid the websites that sell cheap supplies from other brands. The cheap supplies require more time from customer care to trouble shoot the problems. If the website is selling knock-offs then you can be sure that they don't offer customer support to help you when there is a problem.
2. Only buy from websites that are dealers with good reputations and authorized by the manufacturers. Why look for an authorized dealer? Because the website has to meet requirements to be authorized by the manufacturer, such as having good customer service, respecting warranties, etc. The National Apnea Association provides a short list of recommended dealers, which includes MySleepMask.
3. Buy only from a website that offers a mask-exchange program. These programs let you try a new model or size of mask without any risk: if it doesnt fit right then you return it and get a new model or size. MySleepMask is one website that offers this. Simply google cpap mask exchange program to find other dealers that offer this valuable benefit.
4. Make sure the website has respiratory therapists or other CPAP coaches who can help you trouble-shoot any problems you might have. And make sure this is offered for free. Getting this coaching for free will be useful and save you a ton of money: either by avoiding a trip to the doctors office or not paying the $100-$160 that some websites charge. Simply google free CPAP coaching to find a supplier who offers this. - 20765
Why is it so important to replace your CPAP supplies? There are two important reasons. First, your CPAP experience will be more effective. New supplies keeps the device working like new by avoiding air leaks that harm your treatment. Also, fresh supplies maintain the comfort of the equipment. Second, new supplies decrease the risk of developing respiratory infection. Even if you are cleaning your equipment every day, eventually tiny crevices and scratches form that become perfect spos for bacteria to collect.
It's common to hear people complain about using their CPAP regularly. Luckily when you are replacing the supplies with new ones the device actually works more easily. Helping you lower the serious risks of diabetes, cardiac arrest, heart disease and stroke. You will also get the benefit of a good nights rest.
Clearly it is a health risk to not refresh your CPAP supplies. For most of us, now is the time to save money but when it comes to preventing a stroke or diabetes you will find yourself pennywise and pound foolish. Think about the medical bills and lost wages if you develop a lung infection from not using CPAP regularly with fresh supplies.
Sadly, many people suffer unnecessary discomfort with their CPAP because they didnt even realize how often they should be changing their supplies. (In general, you should replace cushions or pillows every 2-3 weeks, filters every 2-4 weeks, hoses about every month, and the entire mask assembly including headgear every 3-6 months).
A small investment in CPAP will save your health. It costs the same as a daily cup of coffee to wake up feeling refreshed from a comfortable and deep night's sleep morning after morning.
Of course, many people like to buy their CPAP supplies online because it is convenient. Some websites, including MySleepMask.com, will let you set-up a calendar for getting new supplies. Theres no way to beat the convenience of getting supplies online.
For people who are uninsured or underinsured, buying CPAP supplies online is necessary because it is so much cheaper. You can often get the same supplies for 30-50% cheaper than the local durable medical equipment company.
You will want to scam proof your online shopping for CPAP supplies. Shop around to compare the prices. Soon you'll realize that you can't rely on the biggest online vendor for the best prices. Be on the look out for over-charges and hidden fees that add up.
Your 4 essential tips for buying online:
1. Look for the leading brands; ResMed, F&P, Respironics. Avoid the websites that sell cheap supplies from other brands. The cheap supplies require more time from customer care to trouble shoot the problems. If the website is selling knock-offs then you can be sure that they don't offer customer support to help you when there is a problem.
2. Only buy from websites that are dealers with good reputations and authorized by the manufacturers. Why look for an authorized dealer? Because the website has to meet requirements to be authorized by the manufacturer, such as having good customer service, respecting warranties, etc. The National Apnea Association provides a short list of recommended dealers, which includes MySleepMask.
3. Buy only from a website that offers a mask-exchange program. These programs let you try a new model or size of mask without any risk: if it doesnt fit right then you return it and get a new model or size. MySleepMask is one website that offers this. Simply google cpap mask exchange program to find other dealers that offer this valuable benefit.
4. Make sure the website has respiratory therapists or other CPAP coaches who can help you trouble-shoot any problems you might have. And make sure this is offered for free. Getting this coaching for free will be useful and save you a ton of money: either by avoiding a trip to the doctors office or not paying the $100-$160 that some websites charge. Simply google free CPAP coaching to find a supplier who offers this. - 20765
About the Author:
Pam McKee is Head of Clinical Support at MySleepMask.com, a ResMed Preferred Internet Provider of CPAP machines, masks and other supplies. She has produced a sleep apnea handbook for CPAP patients, available for free at MySleepMask.com.
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